On the post-WrestleMania 41 edition of WWE RAW, fans witnessed the long-awaited return of Rusev, who made an emphatic statement by dominating Alpha Academy in a powerful reintroduction to WWE television.
The former United States Champion’s comeback had been rumored for weeks, and Monday night’s episode marked his official return to in-ring action under the WWE banner. Rusev received a strong reaction from the Las Vegas crowd, immediately re-establishing himself as a major force on the red brand.
According to Deadline.com, Rusev—who last competed in WWE in 2020—has signed a new two-year contract with the company. The deal was finalized ahead of WrestleMania weekend, ending speculation about his future after his release from AEW earlier this year.
In a related note, PWInsider.com reported that Rusev’s wife, CJ Perry (formerly known as Lana), also recently inked a WWE Legends contract. Both deals were reportedly secured through Paradigm Talent Agency, which represents a number of high-profile wrestling and entertainment personalities.
With Rusev back in the mix and Perry now aligned with WWE’s Legends division, the power couple appears poised for a high-profile presence in WWE moving forward.
Stay tuned to PWMania.com for further updates on Rusev’s direction in WWE and CJ Perry’s Legends role.
